The Veste Oberhaus is an important historical structure in Passau. It served as a military fortress in the 13th century. It sits upon a large bluff and overlooks the city and the rivers. According to Lonely Planet, the views from the Veste Oberhaus are amazing and you can see into Austria on a clear day. The fort is home to the Oberhausmuseum today, a museum that focuses on the history of the area. According to Lonely Planet, all of the displays are in English. There is also a restaurant and hostel on the grounds.
Veste Oberhaus
Oberhaus 125
94034 Passau, Germany
0851 49335-0
oberhausmuseum.de
Another interesting museum in Passau is its Glasmuseum. According to Lonely Planet, the Glasmuseum offers a collection of more than 30,000 Bohemian glassware from the last 250 years. However, the Glasmuseum isn't only limited to regional glass work. There are also exhibits on all types of historical glass from baroque to neo-classical. According to Lonely Planet, this vast museum is easy to get lost in, so make sure you grab a map before setting out.
Glasmuseum
Rathausplatz 1,
City Centre, Passau, Germany, 94032
0851 3507-1
Passau's Heilig-Geist-Ausstellungsraum is an interesting oddity: a historical restaurant that is also part of what used to be a Franciscan monastery. But most famous of all is its wine, which comes from a vineyard in neighboring Austria. The Heilig-Geist-Ausstellungsraum began as a place where the poor could live for free in the 14th century, according to Lonely Planet. While it is still a residence, visitors come to look at the historic architecture, try the wine and view artistic exhibitions and shows.
Heilig-Geist-Ausstellungsraum
Heiliggeistgasse, Altstadt
Heilig-Geist-Ausstellungsraum
